Orange & Blue (blending set)

Orange & Blue (blending set) color palette: “Orange & Blue” as a blending set: extra in-between shades for soft transitions. Complementary: warm orange and a…

“Orange & Blue” as a blending set: extra in-between shades for soft transitions. Complementary: warm orange and a calm blue make each other glow.

Colors

background: #F6EFE6
main: #E9824F
accent: #3F7FA6
shadow: #2E3440
highlight: #F9B89B
detail: #885C4D

Coloring tips

Shade the main color (#E9824F) with the shadow color (#2E3440): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
Keep the background (#F6EFE6) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
Use the accent (#3F7FA6) sparingly, on small spots that should catch the eye.
Blend the main color (#E9824F) into the highlight (#F9B89B) for a soft transition.
Blend the detail color (#885C4D) into the accent (#3F7FA6) for a soft transition.
Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Orange & Blue.

Theme: Color Harmony.